1949 Rover P4 vs. 2010 BMW M6
To start off, 2010 BMW M6 is newer by 61 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Rover P4 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (10 cylinders), 2010 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 426 more horse power than 1949 Rover P4. (74 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1949 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW M6 weights approximately 544 kg more than 1949 Rover P4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 BMW M6 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Rover P4. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Rover P4 | 2010 BMW M6 | |
| Make | Rover | BMW |
| Model | P4 | M6 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2102 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 519 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1451 kg | 1995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4872 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1377 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2781 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 70 L |
